What Are the Side Effects of Avandia?

You may currently be one of some 6 million people with Type 2 diabetes and using the prescription drug Avandia as treatment. There is, however, a reasonable chance that you are already contracting life-threatening side effects, which may include worsened symptoms typical of diabetes - the opposite of what the drug was intended to do.

This is not your fault, but is a result of negligence on the part of its manufacturer, known as GlaxoSmithKline (Glaxo for short). This company has come under scrutiny from the FDA because it recently gained a dishonest reputation for failing to warn patients of the dangers present in its drugs. You may want to contact your elected officials on local or state level for advice on an Avandia lawyer. But you must take all necessary legal actions as quickly as possible and know the time limits for this as given in your state's laws.

Be aware to the best of your ability what are the side effects of Avandia. This will be important information for both your Avandia lawyer, who must give specific evidence in your case, and a physician who can suggest alternative treatments that will not make repeat mistakes.

These symptoms include but are not limited to the following: heart problems (either failure or rapid heartbeat), pulmonary edema, pleural effusion, anemia, swollenness, rapid and inexplicable weight gain, breathing problems, unusual fatigue, dark urine, yellowing eyes/skin, persistent nausea/nauseating, abdominal pain, elevated hyper- or hypoglycemia, new or worsening macular edema, sight problems, or allergic reactions such as rash or itching.

You are advised to choose at least two or three ideal candidates for an Avandia lawyer and have them interviewed to prove that they will represent your case accurately. Some statistics on the drug's use may help you see the prevalence of needs for an Avandia lawyer so you will be encouraged that you are not alone: It saw about 1 million purchases and generated about $3 billion as of 2006, and it is now used by about 6 million people worldwide.

This is very small compared to the total U.S. and world population but high enough that your needs for medical and legal attention do not have to go unnoticed. In addition to seeking out an Avandia lawyer, remember to consult with a trustworthy physician for alternative treatments of Type 2 diabetes.

You and your loved ones cannot afford the cost of waiting until it is too late to be compensated for damages that may have already occurred due to irresponsible treatment of diabetes. Seek help today.

About The Author-- Nick Johnson is lead counsel with Johnson Law Group. Johnson represents plaintiffs in many states and focuses on injury cases involving Fen-Phen and PPH, Paxil, Mesothelioma, and Avandia. Call Nick Johnson at 1-888-311-5522 or visit http://www.johnsonlawgroup.com

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